CounterFrame with Jason Rink

CounterFrame with Jason Rink

Jack Dorsey Just Fired 4,000 People Because of AI. Here's What That Means for You.

Block's 40% workforce reduction isn't a warning shot. It's the starting gun. Whether you're running a business or working for one, the message is the same: adapt now or get adapted out.

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Jason Rink
Feb 26, 2026
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Today, Jack Dorsey cut Block’s workforce nearly in half.

Not because the business was failing. Not because revenue dropped. Not because some board demanded cost cuts to save a sinking ship.

Block’s gross profit grew 24% year over year. Fourth quarter earnings beat analyst expectations. The stock didn’t just hold — it ripped 24% higher on the news.

Dorsey f…

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